While most find it challenging to discuss their children's disabilities, Faye Sha isn't afraid to tell you her son has autism. Today we learn about her experience when her son, Chase, at 2yrs, was diagnosed. Behind her tough exterior and behind her tears, I am reminded moms are unwavering warriors. Sensitive creatures we are, yes, but we are also providers, protectors, and our maternal instincts are an extraordinary gift we are equipped with to care for our children, surpassing any degree and any amount of experience.    

According to Autism Speaks, the number diagnosed for autism is 1 in 54 children. "I always say, people need to open up about this (autism) more because it’s more common than you think…this is a very high number," Faye says, and that is exactly what we did today.  

Source: https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-statistics-asd